50 Commodore Dr, Salem, SC 29676

This Craftsman style home located in Keowee Key was built in 2013. Every material in this homes was selected with great care. The artist-owner's appreciation for beauty resonates throughout this home. The covered front porch features varnished wood ceilings and Ipe wood decking, and an arbor that enhances the entrance through custom, wood doors. The foyer leads into the Great Room with its corner fireplace, cathedral, beamed, wood ceiling, natural walnut hardwood floors, and floating shelves that easily accommodate a large screen television. 100-year-old barn beams define the dining room, and the kitchen features a custom walnut bar countertop and granite, counters, stainless appliances, and under counter lighting. The unique woods used throughout the main level include beams notched instead of nailed and pine capitals from an old home in Ashville which were inverted. Shaker Diamond soft close cabinets grace the kitchen. Walnut from an old courthouse tree located at Silva, NC was used in the kitchen as well as the Master Bathroom. The flooring choices incorporate slate, tile, travertine, and walnut on the main level and carpet and stained concrete on the lower level. This home was designed for comfort with functionality a major goal hence the open floor plan on the main level, screened-in porch, and an IPE deck. The main floor features the Great Room, dining-room, kitchen, Master Bedroom and bath, laundry room, pantry, and powder room. The attached 2-car garage also has plenty of storage space. The lower level has a shop that is used as an art studio and the wall separating the art studio from the rec room has concealed barn-wood door apparatus should somebody wish to combine this space. The shop has an air vacuuming system built-in although the buyer would have to add the bag and hose (notice the pipes from the ceiling). Dual zoned HVAC. Although the owner did not connect a propane tank, the house has gas piped for a gas range, propane gas logs, and grill. However, owner does not have a propane tank at the house. Gardens enhance both the front and back of this beautiful property. Possession after closing a minimum of one week as owner does not have family help. There is also a utility sink in the art room and the garage. There is no ground sprinkler system, just a drip system on the deck.